Asian American & The Media

Watch the film ‘Parasite,’ and answer the following questions.  Your paper will be graded upon completeness, ability to integrate the reading and course material to the event, logical development of ideas, original insight, and grammar.  

In 12 point font, please answer the questions below in 700-800 words.  You will need to include the following information. 

· Summarize the film in a few sentences.

· What was your interest in choosing this film?  Why did you choose the film for this assignment?

· What was your knowledge about the subject matter of the film before viewing it?

· How did this film's portrayal of the ethnic group compare with mainstream Hollywood's coverage of the group/subject matter?  

· How did this film enhance your understanding of Asian Americans? In what ways does it connect to the readings/lectures and course material?  Please at least two examples and concrete details. (This should be at least 400 words).

· What roles did Asian Americans play in the film(i.e. director, actor, writers, producers)?  Provide specific examples with concrete details. (This should be at least 100 words).

· How did your knowledge/perspective on the subject matter changed after viewing the film?